BBC News BBC News - Science & Environment Part-human part-mouse brain developed in science breakthrough Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:53:27 GMT Researchers at Stanford University genetically altered mice to be able to receive and function with human brain cells. 'The choir was a great lifter when the fields fell silent' Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:43:03 GMT Dairy farmer Mervyn Kelso struggled with the sadness of the empty fields when he lost his entire herd to bovine TB. From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon Sat, 11 Apr 2026 23:17:07 GMT BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made. Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:02:54 GMT The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness. Mass nesting brings swarms of turtles to Mexican beach Tue, 15 Sep 2026 01:08:55 GMT Thousands of turtles arrived at La Escobilla beach in Oaxaca within 48 hours, sanctuary officials said. Starlink broadband pilot targets rural 'not spots' Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:25:08 GMT Farmers are being asked to sign up for a broadband trial run by Lincolnshire County Council. UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMT The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims. Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:42:29 GMT Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMT The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies. The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk' Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:07:22 GMT A new report warns Himalayan glaciers are melting faster, threatening India’s water, economy and communities. Record heatwaves in France set to make champagne stronger Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:32 GMT Winemakers can produce bubbly up to 15% ABV following an unusual harvest that produced sweeter grapes. Wildlife trust wants marina silt disposed offshore Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:27:53 GMT Brighton Marina wants to restart dredging next year but still needs a site to dispose of the silt. Fossil identified as first dinosaur ever found in Antarctica Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:58:10 GMT Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986. Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:20:22 GMT The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny Flash flooding interrupts half-marathon, submerges cars Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:01:28 GMT Parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were hit by flash flooding, leading to water rescues, stranded motorists and half-marathon runners battling the floodwaters. Warning of space arms race as US confirms weapons in Earth's orbit Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:35:02 GMT The BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale explains what an arms race in space might look like - and what it could mean for us on the ground. US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants Mon, 14 Sep 2026 22:04:14 GMT The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices. Endangered water voles introduced to reserve Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:12:04 GMT Efforts are being made to reintroduce the locally-extinct species back to the River Wey in Surrey. BBC Inside Science Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Researchers may have discovered the signature of a bit of dark matter. Colombia and Brazil deadliest countries for environmental activists, report says Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:02:54 GMT The two countries accounted for 52% of killings of environmental activists in 2025, according to Global Witness. Meteor showers and supermoons: Autumn's night sky highlights Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:42:29 GMT Meteor showers and supermoons: night sky phenomenons you won't want to miss White-tailed eagle chicks fledge for fourth year Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:23:24 GMT The Forestry England and the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation reintroduction project began in 2019. After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain's weather even more extreme? Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:08:13 GMT As temperatures rise, scientists are investigating whether a changing Atlantic could bring more volatile weather to the UK The 40 minutes when the Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:02:53 GMT As the astronauts pass behind the Moon they will experience a moment of silence and solitude as communication with the Earth is blocked. Summer wildfires caused catastrophic hidden damage, scientists warn Sun, 13 Sep 2026 06:12:26 GMT Bangor University researchers say the scale of damage is far greater than what is immediately visible. BBC Inside Science Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT Has a personalised cancer vaccine become reality? BBC Inside Science Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:00:00 GMT Prof Stuart Russell offers some advice following a report into July’s Hugging Face hack. Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK? Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:43:14 GMT Will El Niño bring winter snow to the UK? Matt Taylor looks ahead to the autumn and winter months. The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:01:55 GMT More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them? How cleaning up the air is speeding up global warming - and revealing a bigger problem Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:11:52 GMT A curious online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider - and worrying - shift in climate science. UK could 'unlock' 100 more oil and gas projects, say North Sea bosses Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:45:12 GMT The UK could supply half of its oil and gas needs without imports if the government showed more support for the sector, an OEUK report claims. Giant jellyfish with '40ft tentacles' captured on camera Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:18:42 GMT Iestyn Morgan has set out to make Welsh aquatic life "more accessible" for people to see. Why weapons used in space could impact us all Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:21:38 GMT The US has confirmed it deployed a space weapon in Earth's orbit, the first time it has acknowledged such offensive capabilities. Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:05:51 GMT The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies. BBC Inside Science Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT The datacentres are coming, potentially in the hundreds. First dinosaur bone from Antarctica found in a drawer Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:10:46 GMT The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur. How the UK's extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:01 GMT Should we embrace air conditioning despite its costs and consequences? Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:11:29 GMT The structure consisted of two posts that lined up with the solstices 5,000 years ago. What weapon could the US have put into space? Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:23:14 GMT The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit. Rare tree offspring given lifeline at Scottish botanic garden Thu, 17 Sep 2026 05:05:32 GMT Logan Botanic Garden is helping save a species native to Robinson Crusoe Island in the South Pacific. What weapon could the US have put into space? Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:23:14 GMT The announcement by the US points to a developing field of modern warfare in the Earth's orbit. Wild dogs record 2,500-mile trek across Zambia in search of a mate Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:08:12 GMT Scientists say the record-breaking journey by three brothers offers hope wildlife can survive growing pressures.